Wreaths have a very deep history that dates back to the Greeks wearing them on their bonnets to symbolize royalty. The Greeks used leaves to make a wreath, or diadems, as they were called. Today wreaths come in a wide variety of styles and are widely used to add a decorative touch to home decor.

Using a prepared base, you can create your own signature wreath limited only by personal preference and imagination. Here are a few tips for a successful project.

• Basic tools needed
• Glue gun
• Glue sticks
• Floral wire
• Florist tape
• Florist picks
• Florist pins
• Tacky glue
• Wire cutters
• Ruler
• Measuring tape
• Pliers

Additional materials
The materials that you can put on your wreath are endless. Some common materials used include ribbons, flowers, pine cones, seashells, twigs, branches, feathers, light strands and raffia. You can also consider hanging a large ribbon or wooden sign in the center of your wreath to display a message, such as "Happy Holidays," "Welcome," etc.

Choosing a wreath base
There are a few styles that you can choose from.

Straw base: Easy to add decorative materials, such as ribbons, flowers and wooden shapes. The surface is generally flat. This base is a good choice if you want to cover the entire base so it cannot be seen.